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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.50, 1,327.98 and 613.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.50, 1,327.98 and 613.34 is: 919.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.50 : 1,327.98 = 613.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.50/1,327.98 = 613.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.50x = 1,327.98 × 613.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.50x = 814,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,503.25/885.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.82

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